Podcast: Most-Popular Flight Plan Episodes of 2024

Dec. 30, 2024

With 2025 just around the corner, we look back on the most popular NBAA Flight Plan podcasts over the past 12 months. Episodes featured discussions about welcome developments around pilot mental health, new technology to assist pilots flying challenging visual approaches and insights from those at the controls of the emerging AAM sector.

In these episodes, NBAA Flight Plan host Rob Finfrock speaks with:

  • Dr. Clayton Cowl, chief of the section of transportation medicine for Mayo Clinic
  • Mark Larsen, CAM, NBAA director of safety and flight operations
  • Mike Luvara, test pilot and engineer at Wisk
  • Mark McIntyre, CAM Fellow, member of NBAA’s Board of Directors and director for a large Part 91 flight operation
  • Matthew McNeil, president, clinical director and director of human performance at LiftAffect
  • Nate Moyer, team member and test pilot at BETA Technologies
  • Charlie Precourt, chairman of the Citation Jet Pilots Association Safety Committee
  • Peter Wilson, Joby Aviation’s director of flight standards and training

Podcast Episode

Jan. 13, 2025

Podcast: A Regulatory Roadmap for Initial AAM Operations

The FAA's powered-lift special federal aviation regulation outlines a regulatory path for the introduction of advanced air mobility into commercial service. Hear what industry leaders say about the initial regulations and their expectations for this fledgling industry.
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Dec. 16, 2024

Podcast: A Hard Look at Building Soft Skills in Part 135

Working in business aviation often requires high-level skills, sometimes at the expense of developing the "soft skills" that can be valuable in a team environment. One way that operators can help nurture these skills is by tying them to other job requirements.
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Dec. 2, 2024

Podcast: Boom Supersonic CEO Discusses Faster, Quieter and Sustainable Travel

Boom Supersonic Founder/CEO Blake Scholl shared the latest details about his efforts to develop a quieter, more efficient and environmentally friendly successor to the Concorde.
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Nov. 18, 2024

Podcast: Celebrating Native Americans in Business Aviation

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to reflect on the history, culture and contributions of Native Americans to our country, including many in the business aviation community who are working to draw more tribal members to the industry.
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